Description
Teodor Currentzis & Steven Isserlis: Britten & Shostakovich (DVD)
UPC: 0880242598189
Product Features
- Title: Teodor Currentzis & Steven Isserlis: Britten & Shostakovich
- Performers:
- Teodor Currentzis (Conductor)
- Steven Isserlis (Cello)
- Mahler Chamber Orchestra (MCO)
- Composers:Format: DVD Video, NTSC, 16:9
- Benjamin Britten (Sinfonietta, Op. 1)
- Dmitri Shostakovich (Cello Concerto No. 1, Op. 107 & Symphony No. 1, Op. 10)
- Audio: PCM Stereo
- Running Time: 82 minutes
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Recorded Live: Concertgebouw, Bruges, 2013 at the KlaraFestival
- TV Director: Johan Cloetens
- Publisher: EuroArts Music International, VRT TV, Canvas
Overview
This DVD captures the Mahler Chamber Orchestra under the baton of the dynamic conductor Teodor Currentzis and featuring the legendary cellist Steven Isserlis, performing live at the KlaraFestival 2013. Known for its modern approach to classical music, the festival featured performances that were among the highlights of the year.
The concert pairs Benjamin Britten's Sinfonietta, Op. 1, with two monumental works by Dmitri Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 and Symphony No. 1. Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1 premiered in 1960, marking a meeting of two great 20th-century composers, Britten and Shostakovich. The DVD showcases Isserlis’s masterful interpretation of the concerto alongside the youthful energy of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 1, a piece that established him as a major composer.
Interesting Facts
- Teodor Currentzis: Known for his unconventional approach and vibrant conducting style, Currentzis has gained international recognition as one of the most exciting conductors of his generation.
- Steven Isserlis: A celebrated British cellist, Isserlis is renowned for his profound interpretations and technical mastery. His performance of Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1 is a standout in this concert.
- KlaraFestival: This Belgian festival is recognized for its international appeal and modern classical music performances. The Mahler Chamber Orchestra was the orchestra in residence for the 2013 festival, adding to its prestige.
- Shostakovich & Britten: The two composers were friends and mutual admirers, and this concert highlights the connection between their works, showcasing their respective genius in the 20th-century classical repertoire.
Track Listing
- Benjamin Britten: Sinfonietta, Op. 1
- Dmitri Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, Op. 107
- Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10
Publishers
- EuroArts Music International
- VRT TV
- Canvas
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